For the first time in Pyongyang: Russian Film Week is inaugurated! Yesterday, the opening ceremony of the first ever Russian Cinema Week, dedicated to the 78th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the DPRK and the Russian Federation, took place at the main cinema of the DPRK capital "Tadongmun". The Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation Olga Borisovna Liubimova sent an official greeting to the guests of the event. The blessing was read by Elsa Antonova, the general manager of Ruskino. Olga Borisovna Lyubimova, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation: "All these years, our countries have been connected not only by sincere mutual respect and strong friendship, but also by love for art. A special place Cinema occupies a place in the cultural dialogue. I am confident that the films shown, which reflect the values ​​that are important to us - love of country, bravery and strength, will find a warm response in the hearts of the audience." Addressing the participants, Ruskino CEO Elsa Antonova emphasized the special significance of the event: "It is a great honor for us to open the first Russian Film Week in Pyongyang. The cooperation between Russia and the DPRK is intensifying in all fields, and the field of culture and cinema is no exception." Deputy Chief of the DPRK General Administration of Photography, Kim Jong-ho, also made congratulatory remarks. Among the distinguished guests of the event were Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Democratic Republic of the DPRK Andrey Leonidovich Podyulishev with his wife and Chief Director of Photography of the DPRK Lee Song Eun. The opening film was the drama "The North Pole". The picture made a strong impression on the Korean audience. Ruskino at MAX | Roskino on VK.

For the first time in Pyongyang: Russian Film Week is inaugurated! Yesterday, the opening ceremony of the first ever Russian Cinema Week, dedicated to the 78th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the DPRK and the Russian Federation, took place at the main cinema of the DPRK capital "Tadongmun". The Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation Olga Borisovna Liubimova sent an official greeting to the guests of the event. The blessing was read by Elsa Antonova, the general manager of Ruskino. Olga Borisovna Lyubimova, Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation: "All these years, our countries have been connected not only by sincere mutual respect and strong friendship, but also by love for art. A special place Cinema occupies a place in the cultural dialogue. I am confident that the films shown, which reflect the values ​​that are important to us - love of country, bravery and strength, will find a warm response in the hearts of the audience." Addressing the participants, Ruskino CEO Elsa Antonova emphasized the special significance of the event: "It is a great honor for us to open the first Russian Film Week in Pyongyang. The cooperation between Russia and the DPRK is intensifying in all fields, and the field of culture and cinema is no exception." Deputy Chief of the DPRK General Administration of Photography, Kim Jong-ho, also made congratulatory remarks. Among the distinguished guests of the event were Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Democratic Republic of the DPRK Andrey Leonidovich Podyulishev with his wife and Chief Director of Photography of the DPRK Lee Song Eun. The opening film was the drama "The North Pole". The picture made a strong impression on the Korean audience. Ruskino at MAX | Roskino on VK.